Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Vocabulary 6-10

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What does 'brittle' mean?

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Something that breaks easily.

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What is a 'plea'?

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A request or begging for something.

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What does 'pang' refer to?

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A sudden sharp pain or feeling.

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What is a 'malformation'?

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A birth defect or a tumor.

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What is 'dementia'?

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A disease that causes older people to forget.

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What does 'insignificant' mean?

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Something that is not important or not worth considering.

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What does 'morbid' mean?

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Relating to unpleasant subjects, especially death.

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What is a 'sneer'?

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A facial expression of scorn or contempt.

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What does 'guillotine' refer to?

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A device used for carrying out executions by beheading.

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What is a 'birth defect'?

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An abnormality that is present at birth.